About Ms. Banks
Born 1994. Ms. Banks is a British singer-songwriter.
Thyra Kigho Deshaun Oji (born 14 April 1994), better known by her stage name Ms Banks, is a Nigerian and British rapper, singer and songwriter. Oji has released three mixtapes as Ms Banks. In 2014, she released her first mixtape titled Once Upon a Grind. She then released her first EP titled New Chapter EP in 2016. The Coldest Winter Ever was released in 2018, followed by The Coldest Winter Ever Part II in 2019. In 2023 she appeared alongside Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra as part of the opening act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 hosted in Liverpool.
Early life She was born to a Nigerian father and a Ugandan mother. Oji began writing music at age 11 and she came from very musical family. Banks grew up in South London – just off Walworth Road in Elephant and Castle – and has been grafting away for sometime, revered by her peers for her pairing of technical skill with soul-searching lyricism.
Influences Ms Banks has cited Nicki Minaj as her biggest influence. She also cites Ms Dynamite, Estelle, Lauryn Hill, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown and Beyonce as her influences. Released: 27 April 2018 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Self-released
Released: 12 December 2019 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Self-released
Released: 22 July 2022 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Self-released
Released: 13 March 2026 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Believe
EPs Title EP details New ChapterReleased: 2016 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Self-released
Singles As lead artist Song Year Album "Get Loose" 2017 "Omg" "Vibez" "R.I.P." (featuring Loski) 2018 The Coldest Winter Ever "Remember the Name" 2019 "Hood B*tch" The Coldest Winter Ever, Pt. 2 "Snack" (featuring Kida Kudz) "Back It Up" (featuring Geko) "Bad B Bop" "Still The Best" (with Flyo) 2020 Supafly Strikes Again "Anywhere" (with Naira Marley) "Novikov" "Nothin' on Me" (featuring Phil Speiser and Wow Jones) "You Don't Know" "Pull Up" (featuring K-Trap) 2021 "Dip" (with Stefflon Don) "Go Low" "Party" (with Naira Marley) Bank Statement "Typa Way" (with Tion Wayne featuring Eight9Fly) 2022 "Bounce" "Gbedu"(with Kwesi Arthur, Snypa and Joey B) "Daily Duppy" 2023
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Tours Supporting Hot Girl Summer Tour (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ms. Banks?
British rapper
When was Ms. Banks born?
Ms. Banks was born on 13 April 1994 in London.
What is Ms. Banks's occupation?
Ms. Banks is a singer-songwriter.
What nationality is Ms. Banks?
Ms. Banks is British.
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